Rosslare Strand: Tidy Towns - Rosslare Tidy Towns very much appreciate all the help they are getting in keeping Rosslare free of litter and weeds.

Of course, there is so much more we could do but resources dictate. A little effort from more people would make a huge difference.

Our efforts are for the community and to continue with the success of the past three years, Adjudication finishes on August 4 this year so we would ask for everyone to do a little, but especially to Mind Your Own patch - what a difference that would make.

Summer Boot Camp

Want to shape up for summer? Qualified personal trainer Liam Kehoe returns to Rosslare Community Centre with boot camp every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. For more information, contact Liam at 087 0635417.

Field day 2019

Our annual field day will take place on Sunday, July 28. There are a limited number of spaces for smaller stalls available if you would like to book for this year's event. Contact Rosslare Community Centre at 053 9132202.

Summer Events 2019

Summer holidays are just around the corner and, as always, we have a fun-packed schedule in place for your enjoyment and entertainment. Old favourites such as the Teddy Bears Picnic, puppet show, summer camp, and the annual beach party make a welcome return, and the very popular Family Bingo evenings are back throughout July and August. We are also introducing a number of new events this year; workshops by the Nutty Scientists and the Bricks4Kidz team will be in action at the centre. Details of all these and other attractions can be found in our summer event guide which will be available in the coming weeks, online and from the usual village outlets. Keep an eye out on our Facebook page or contact Rosslare Community & Sports Centre at 053 9132202.

Rosslare Youth Club

Youth club is now on holiday till September. A training date for leaders has been arranged for June 25 and will take place in Rosslare. Please contact Rosslare Youth Club via its Facebook page for more information.

Swim Week/Water Safety Week

Swim Week and Water Safety Week is on from July 8 to July 13. For bookings and inquiries please call Elizabeth at 087 2470493.

Active Retirement

Our next outing will be on July 4 to the Botanical Gardens and Glasnevin Cemetery. We have almost a full coach so anyone wishing to join the trip please get in touch soon. The cost is €50 to include coach, guided tours and evening meal, payable in advance. A tentative day out is in the pipeline for a Dublin Bay Cruise later in July. Further information will follow. We would welcome new members to our group, cost is just €20 for the year and meetings are held on Tuesday mornings every two weeks. Why not come along and enjoy a cuppa and a chat. For information regarding outings, call 086 1917190.

New Two U Charity Boutique

We have a wide range of summer clothing now in stock. Ladies tops from €2. Dresses from €5. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 p.m. to 5pm.

Open Garden

Doyle's, Orchard Park are opening their garden to the public every Sunday. All are invited. Proceeds will be divided between Tagoat Parish Church and Tagoat Day Care Centre.

St Mary's GAA

The numbers drawn on June 18 were 8, 11, 17 and 29. The jackpot €5,800 was not won. Three match-three winners - Marina O'Byrne, Bernie Roche and Maxi Power. Next draw is on June 25 in the clubhouse at 8 p.m. and is €5,950. Tickets are €2 and can be bought off all managers, players, committee members and places around the parish.

Our adult team had a good win against St Fintan's in the football league 5-12 to 3-12.

Our under-20 team is with Kilmore and the hurling championship will be in July. Manager is Conor Roche, 087 2027202.

Our nursery takes place at the club house at 10 a.m. every Saturday for four- to six-year-old boys and girls. All are welcome. Our under-seven team manager is Liam Lawlor and can be contacted at 086 8528299. Patsy Meyler is our under-nine team manager and can be contacted at 086 6381207. Our under-11 team manager is Jimmy Wickham and you can contact him at 087 3440732. They have already had a few blitz and have done very well.

Our under-13 manager is Alan Murphy and you can contact him on 085 2332643. At home hurling against Kilmore at 7.30 p.m. on July 2. Away to Geraldine O'Hanrahans hurling at 7.30 p.m. on July 9 and at home to St Mary's Maudlintown football at 7.30 p.m. on July 23.

Our under-15 manager is Liam Brohan, 086 3425445. They are doing very well winning all their matches. Next match is away to Crossabeg-Ballymurn football at 7.30 p.m. on July 11 and at home football at 19.30 on July 18 against St Joseph's.

Our under-17 team manager is Larry Morrissey, 085 8584661. They are doing very well and have won all championship matches so far. Next match is football at home at 7.30 p.m. on June 24 against Rathgarogue-Cushinstown. Away to Adamstown at 7.30 p.m. on July 1. Football and away to Kilmore on July 15 at 7.30 p.m.

We are always looking for new players to join at all levels so, if interested, ring one of our managers or our underage chairman Derek Howlin at 087 8371879.

We are very proud that two of our schools received Hurling 365 flags: Kilrane and Rosslare Strand national schools. Thanks to both principals and all the teachers. Members who helped in particular were Sue Shortal, Derek Howlin and Liam Lawlor. Thanks to JJ Doyle for all his hard work and who is our GPA..

The shop is open on home match days and is stocked with socks, nick, tops, hurls etc. in the colours of the club. So come along and wear the club colours.

If anybody wishes to help in any way, please contact chairman Conor Roche at 087 2027202. We need your help to make our club even more successful.

Camogie Club news

Our under-12s lost out to Castletown in the championship on a scoreline of 5-0 to 2-01. The team battled hard. All of our scores came from the excellent Aoibheann Quirke. The girls will be back in action on Friday next when they have an away match against Ferns.

Our under-14s played a practice match against Ferns and lost by the narrowest of margins in a really tight match. The final score was 2-01 to 1-05.

The under-10s entertained Blackwater in Tagoat and came away with a narrow win in their first league match. There were some excellent skills on display. The final score was 3-01 to 3-00. The team will be back in action next Thursday when they are away to Cushinstown.

Songs of Praise

A service of Songs of Praise will be held at St Enoch's Church, Killinick on Friday, July 5, at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

COIS Barry Community House

We currently have the following weekly activities in the Cois Barry Community Centre in Rosslare Strand.

Digital Skills Course - for total beginners. Course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn how to use the internet and email safely, how to make video calls, how to pay motor tax online, pay your bills online or order your shopping online to be delivered. We can also teach you how to order your library books to be delivered on the library bus. Best if you can bring your own laptop or phone, but if you can't, no problem, we will sort it out.

This is a free service offering companionship to older people through weekly visits and telephone calls. Volunteers are trained by 'Alone', and are Garda vetted and reference checked. We complement other services such as home help, homecare etc., but do not replace them. Self-referrals and professional referrals are welcome. If you, or someone you know, would benefit please call 085 8526866 for information.

Tagoat

Steam and Vintage Rally

Preparations are proceeding at pace for this year's Steam and Vintage Rally which will be held on July 21 this year. We are looking forward to a spectacular day.

Community Centre

We would like to thank Kilrane-Rosslare Harbour Men's Shed for the brand-new Box Library adorning the building. It's a great new amenity for everyone in the area and is already full of books for people to borrow.

Camogie Club news

Our under-12s lost out to Castletown in the championship on a scoreline of 5-0 to 2-01. The team battled hard. All of our scores came from the excellent Aoibheann Quirke. The girls will be back in action on Friday next when they have an away match against Ferns.

Our under-14s played a practice match against Ferns and lost by the narrowest of margins in a really tight match. The final score was 2-01 to 1-05.

The under-10s entertained Blackwater in Tagoat and came away with a narrow win in their first league match. There were some excellent skills on display. The final score was 3-01 to 3-00. The team will be back in action next Thursday when they are away to Cushinstown.